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Blueberry Crumble-Crisp Recipe (Gluten Free!)
Tis the seasaon- for Blueberries!!! Nothing evokes the pleasures of summer like a fresh blueberry crumble, warm and purple and sweet. I...
Naturopathic Medicine Week is Here!
Naturopathic Medicine in today’s world – playing a more and more important role! It’s Naturopathic Medicine week! So what does that mean...
Infertility: A Naturopathic Approach with Dr. K Holewa, ND
Warning - this is a long one! The prevalence of infertility in Canada is increasing significantly. Roughly 1 in 6 couples in Canada...
Menopausal Skin Changes – yes we can help!
Ok, we’ve identified that Peri-Menopause and Menopausal symptoms may be terribly disruptive and they represent a major concern for many...
SIBO?? IBS?? What?!?
Gas, Bloating, Abdominal Distention and Discomfort, Diarrhea &/or Constipation ... oh my... It seems almost everyone is plagued by...
Recovering from Sugar Addiction
Did you know that being “addicted” to/sensitive to sugar can be the root of multiple health conditions including: - Weight gain...
Fibromyalgia - the Elusive Maladie
Fibromyalgia. Also known as Myalgic Encephalomyelitis. It’s a common rheumatic syndrome where patients suffer chronic widespread aching...
Chronic Headaches, Excessive Sweating, TMJ Syndrome? Consider Therapeutic Botox
Long have the cosmetic benefits of Neuromodulars like Botox been recognized in the beauty industry for helping to smooth furrowed brows...
Coconut-Vanilla Ice Cream (Dairy-Free)
Vegan Coconut Ice Cream is just the thing for summer!
Fresh Rhubarb-Berry Crumble
A healthy fresh dish to whip up with those fresh ingredients right from your garden!
IT’S 2023!! Refresh, Restart, Relax!
Did you make any "resolutions" or goals for the new year? If so, how about a few easy tips for getting yourself back on track and making...
Chronic Headaches, Excessive Sweating, TMJ?
Help is available in the form of Therapeutic Botox Long have the cosmetic benefits of Neuromodulars like Botox & Nuceiva been recognized...
Our Sweet-Tooth's Bitter Side
It’s hardly “Breaking News”; we’ve all heard it 1000 times over. Everyone knows it’s very unhealthy, not to mention potentially disease...
Pain Series Part 2: Naturopathic Management of Acute and Chronic Pain
In Naturopathic Medicine, our focus is on helping the body achieve balance and therefore to heal itself. We aim to treat acute pain so...
Pain series Part 1: Acute vs Chronic Pain
It is among the strongest motivational forces in our culture. Pain, both acute and chronic, can stop you in your tracks, prevent you from...
Assessing Skin - With Naturopathic Eyes
Ever wondered what makes up a Naturopathic Skin/Esthetics Assessment?
Rosacea... Don't cover up
What's going on with Rosacea and why is it so hard to treat? Discover the Naturopathic Causes and Treatment options, and how Dr Katarine Hol
Reacting to your food?
Is it an allergy? An intolerance? Something else…?? Did you know that anaphylaxis, postnasal drip, bloating and gas, eczema, migraines...
Pure Beauty with Cosmetic Acupuncture
Mei Zen Cosmetic Acupuncture ~Mei Zen: “Beautiful Person”~ Let me introduce you to Mei Zen Cosmetic Acupuncture: Facial Rejuvenation...
Joint Pain? Have you heard of Prolo?
Prolotherapy – Treatment (not band-aid) for Joint Pain! What is Prolotherapy? Prolotherapy, also referred to as “Ligament Reconstruction...
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